Drop Necklaces
Early 2000s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Garnet, Iolite, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Rhodolite, Agate, Amethyst, ...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Iolite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline,...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Black Jade, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1990s Unknown Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century Unknown Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Mixed Metal
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
Early 1700s Italian Artisan Antique Drop Necklaces
Agate, Jade, Labradorite, Gold
2010s Italian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Rub...
2010s Greek Modern Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Jade, Black Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Greek Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Agate, Tourmaline, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Beryl, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White G...
1970s American Vintage Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yel...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1920s Art Deco Vintage Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Drop Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Pink Diamond, White Diamond, Blac...
1990s Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Platinum
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Iolite, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White...
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold, Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Alexandrite, Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diam...
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Ye...
2010s Chinese Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Jade
20th Century Italian Artisan Drop Necklaces
Jade, Opal, 18k Gold
2010s German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Tourmaline, Paraiba, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yell...
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Drop Necklaces
Also called Y necklaces as they are designed to hang a certain way, vintage drop necklaces are striking and adaptable. They can enhance everything from a casual sweater-and-jeans combo to an elegant heels-and-evening-dress pairing.
Adornment is an ancient human practice, with archeologists identifying early jewelry made from bones, claws and shells. As technology has advanced, so too have jewelry designs and the design of necklaces, from the simple to the intricate.
Drop necklaces come from lariat-style necklaces, which are chain necklaces that end in a tassel or pendant. A drop necklace’s design, meanwhile, is long with open ends, and it usually does not have a clasp. It consists of a single chain that wraps around the neck and a centerpiece — sometimes featuring a diamond or pearls — that hangs down to the middle of the chest. Drop necklaces frequently come in lengths from 16 to 20 inches, with the vertical lines making them appear longer than other necklaces of the same length.
Drop necklaces are extremely versatile, able to be worn knotted, draped or looped. They can be chunky statement pieces or thin, minimal designs. The range of drop necklaces that can be found on 1stDibs can accentuate the plunging necklines of modern looks or add flair to a basic ensemble.